“Rakish” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LOUCHE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Rakish”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 22, 2026, where it runs at 26 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Apr 22, 2026 grid9DSupporters of a king or queen?8 ltrs›11DWith 31- and 43-Down, an environmentalist motto … as suggested elsewhere in different ways in this puzzle6 ltrs›12DActress Cuthbert of "The Girl Next Door"6 ltrs›13DOne of two on a scorpion6 ltrs›22DKachina doll carvers4 ltrs›27DBars on an energy bar, say, for short3 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••LOUCHE6 ltrs
•••••••RAFFISH7 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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